Peter Stephens, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Will the FTSE 100 soar to 10,000 points in 2020?

31 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Could the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) deliver stunning growth in the next 12 months?

Forget lottery jackpots! I’d buy dividend stocks to get rich and retire early

31 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could deliver significant long-term total return potential.

Why I’d ditch gold and follow Warren Buffett’s investment tips in 2020

30 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think Warren Buffett’s value investing strategy could beat gold’s rise in the long run.

No savings at 50? It’s not too late to retire rich with these tips

30 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Following these simple steps could improve your retirement prospects.

Worried about your retirement savings? Follow these 3 simple steps today

30 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could improve your retirement prospects.

No savings at 40? I think 2020 is the perfect time to start buying FTSE 100 shares

29 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) seems to offer a favourable risk/reward investment opportunity right now.

Forget buy-to-let. I’d aim for £1m+ retirement savings with these 3 simple steps

29 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think there is a better strategy to make £1m+ than investing in buy-to-let properties.

Why I’d sell property and follow Warren Buffett’s investment tips

29 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Now could be the right time to capitalise on low stock valuations.

Generate a sustainable passive income today with bargain dividend stocks

29 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Now could be the right time to add dividend stocks to your portfolio.

The State Pension could have you working past 70. Here are 3 steps I’d take to retire early

28 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d aim to overcome an increasingly unfavourable State Pension outlook.

Forget the top Cash ISA rate. I’d pocket 4%+ from FTSE 100 dividend shares in 2020

28 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think buying FTSE 100 stocks could be a better idea than having a Cash ISA.

Forget saving money! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett to retire early

28 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Adopting Warren Buffett’s investment style could catalyse your retirement portfolio.

Stop saving, start buying dividend stocks: 1 simple step to make a million

28 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could improve your chances of generating a seven-figure portfolio.

Have £10k to invest? I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend shares in 2020

27 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer high income returns in 2020 in my opinion.

Forget buying property: I’d rather buy REITs to get rich and retire early

27 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s why REITs could offer a superior risk/reward profile than direct property investment.

How I’d invest in 2020 to make a million

27 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s where I think there are opportunities to generate high returns in the next year.

No savings at 40? 3 simple tips to retire early on a rising passive income

26 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could boost your retirement prospects from a standing start.

No savings at 50? I’d follow these 3 simple steps to retire early on a rising passive income

26 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could enjoy financial freedom in older age.

Don’t save for retirement! Here’s a better way to double your passive income

25 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Investing in shares could deliver a higher passive income than holding cash.

Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest £20k in the FTSE 250 to make a million

24 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer a superior risk/reward opportunity compared to buy-to-let investments.

Retirees: here’s 1 simple trick to boost your passive income

24 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Focusing on this aspect of investing could enhance your passive income in retirement.

No savings at 40? I reckon you can make a million in these 3 simple steps

24 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could transform your financial future.

No retirement savings? I think you can still beat the State Pension with FTSE 100 stocks

23 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could deliver high total returns that boost your retirement prospects.

Why I’d open a Stocks and Shares ISA and follow Warren Buffett’s investment tips

23 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think following Warren Buffett’s value investing strategy could boost your ISA returns.

3 reasons why you can retire early with dividend stocks

23 December, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s why buying dividend shares could boost your financial future.